BLA
LAD3006 Basics of Ecology
This module will introduce students to basic ecological principles which underlie the practice of ecological landscape design. It will provide students with a fundamental understanding of the composition, structure, and dynamics of ecological systems such as forests, lakes, streams, wetlands, and cities. It will also provide students with a working knowledge of several ecological concepts such as stability, complexity, diversity, equilibrium, conservation, restoration, sustainability, and resilience. A mixture of lectures, reading materials, field trips, and discussions will assist students in providing insights on how to fill the knowledge gaps between the science of ecology and the practice of landscape architecture.